2020 Ram 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 641 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,872miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 2020 Ram 1500, 2% of the 641 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,872 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Vehicle was dropped of at the dealership for replacement of the rear windshield. Dealership used 3rd party for windshield replacement. Upon getting the vehicle back, it was later found that the rear driver side seatbelt was not re-attached to bolt and the middle seatbelt was improperly attached. My daughter was in the rear seat on the drivers side while the vehicle was in motion and the seat belt just retracted pulling the connections with it while driving on city streets”
NHTSA complaint #11365337, filed 2020-10, 25,745 miles“Just a normal day, parked the truck in the garage and next morning noticed the Passenger side seat belt stopped working randomly and wouldn’t release. It looks like stuck like after how an accident would make it stuck. I see several recalls for 2019-2020 RAM 1500 pickups but all of them are for driver/left side seat belt. My truck seat belt that stopped working is right side/ passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #11544816, filed 2023-09“The drivers back seat seatbelt failed. My daughter and I were driving, and I had to stop suddenly, her car seat had been secured with the seatbelt and the seatbelt unlatched and sent her car seat flying through the cab of the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #11710723, filed 2026-01“While driving my 2020 Ram Rebel, the driver side seat belt locked up and will no longer retract. I took the vehicle into the Larry H. Miller Chrysler dodge dealership and they attempted to fix it but they were not successful. My truck only has 58,809 miles on it and they stated that it was no longer under warranty and that I would have to pay to replace it (roughly $750). Prior to the seatbelt locking, there were no indications that something was wrong. …”
NHTSA complaint #11677352, filed 2025-07“Rear power sliding window frame developed cracks at the top on both sides, above the center rear sliding window. THE FRAME LEAKS INTO CAB WHEN MOISTURE IS PRESENT. Water Intrusion has resulted in water intrusion in the rear cabin, which destroys the interior of the vehicles permanent stain marks; foul odors, mold, and mildew is a huge concern. My children ride in the back of my vehicle and I am concerned about the health issues this may cause in the future. …”
NHTSA complaint #11483893, filed 2022-09Related recalls
- 26V495000Jul 30, 2026Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2019-2026 Ram 1500 vehicles. The second-row center and left-side seat belt buckle anchors may have been improperly…Covers: Ram 1500 2019–2026
- 20V580000Sep 24, 2020Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Wrangler and Ram 2500, 2019-2020 Ram 1500 and 2020 Jeep Gladiator vehicles. In the event of a crash, a…Covers: Ram 1500 2019–2020, Jeep Wrangler 2019, Gladiator 2020 +1 more
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1% |
| 2025 | 7 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 0% |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% |
| 2020 | 10 | 2% |
| 2019 | 33 | 2% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 12 | 1% |
| 2016 | 13 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 1% |
| 2014 | 26 | 1% |
| 2013 | 15 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2020 Ram 1500
164 complaintsEngine
155 complaintsOther or unknown
112 complaintsFuel system
76 complaintsSteering
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
63 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
63 complaintsBody and structure
44 complaintsBrakes
42 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsForward collision avoidance
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Ram 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology